1. Protecting Yourself from Fraud Hosted By: Rep. Harry Lewis, Jr. Panel: Ameer Blackmon, Attorney General’s Office Chief Joseph Elias, Caln Township Police Department Alex Gosfield, Chester County District Attorney’s Office

2. Charitable Contributions Call the Department of State to Check Registry Do Not Give $$ over the Phone Ask the Caller for the Financial Statement Do NOT call List

3. Estate Planning Never Buy Now- Consult with a Financial Planner; Attorney; Family Member Do Not Meet with Strangers in Your Home Do Not Believe that a Will/Probate is Too Expensive 3 Day Period to Rescind

4. Home Improvements Home Improvement and Consumer Protection Act Always Get a Contract Ask for References and Check Them Before Purchasing Many Municipalities Require a Peddler’s License

5. Power of Attorney/Breach of Trust Exceeding the Powers Granted in the Power of Attorney Powers of Attorney Must Be in Writing How to Protect Yourself with Breaches

6. Sweepstakes U.S. Citizens Are Ineligible to Win International Sweepstakes These Scams Often Involve Emails, Constant Phone Calls, Wiring Money

7. Checks and Money Orders Overpayment Checks Bad Checks Sweepstake Checks

8. Account Verification Do Not Give Out Personal Information Contact Your Bank or Credit Company

9. Cryptowall/Cryptotech Computer Virus Holds Computer Hostage Unless You Pay $ to the Person(s) who Infected Your Computer

10. What To Do if You Are a Victim? Opt Out/Do Not Call List Elder Abuse Hotline Contact the FTC, Contact the Credit Reporting Companies File Police Report Close Out Accounts Create All New Passwords for Accounts

11. Consumer Reporting Agencies Equifax, 1-800-685-1111 Fraud Hotline: 1-888-766-0008 Experian, 1-888-397-3742 Fraud Hotline: 1-888-397-3742 TransUnion, 1-800-916-8800 Fraud Hotline: 1-800-680-7289